The wedding season in India has witnessed its most spectacular event as Netra Mandena, daughter of Indian-origin pharma billionaire Rama Raju Mantena, tied the knot with Vamsi Gadiraju, co-founder and CTO of Superorder, in a breathtaking ceremony set against Udaipur's majestic backdrop.
Royal Venues for Grand Celebrations
The multi-day wedding festivities unfolded across Udaipur's most luxurious palaces, including the Leela Palace and the iconic Island Palace on Lake Pichola. The celebrations featured traditional ceremonies including haldi, mehendi, and sangeet, each meticulously planned and executed with unprecedented grandeur.
The wedding ceremony itself took place on November 23rd, marking the culmination of celebrations that have captured nationwide attention for their scale and star power.
Star-Studded Performances and Celebrity Guests
The wedding celebrations transformed into a veritable who's who of Bollywood and international entertainment. The sangeet ceremony held on Friday night at Manak Chowk, City Palace, featured electrifying performances by Bollywood A-listers including Ranveer Singh, Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Janhvi Kapoor.
International icons Justin Bieber and Jennifer Lopez were scheduled to perform at the wedding reception on November 23rd, while DJ Tiesto also joined the celebrity performer lineup. The guest list included notable figures like Donald Trump Jr, adding political royalty to the gathering.
Traditional Ceremonies with Contemporary Flair
The haldi ceremony took place on Saturday morning at the Taj Lake Palace, transformed into a vibrant spectacle by The A-Cube Project. The poolside venue featured rainbow-hued floral arrangements and citrus trees, with guests adhering to a strict yellow dress code.
Bride Netra Mandena dazzled in a blush pink lehenga choli, while groom Vamsi Gadiraju complemented her in a bandhgala accessorized with a striking yellow elephant brooch.
The mehendi ceremony on Saturday night saw performances by Madhuri Dixit, Nora Fatehi, and Dia Mirza, who hosted the event. Madhuri Dixit captivated attendees with her iconic Dola Re Dola performance, while Nora Fatehi delivered an electrifying dance number.
International circus company Cirque du Soleil provided a unique entertainment experience, with artists even joining Madhuri Dixit on stage for her performance to AR Rahman's "Jai Ho."
The sangeet venue resembled a royal palace setting, with antique chairs surrounding elaborate tablescapes adorned with warm white lamps, red shades, and vintage-style floral arrangements around glassware.
Global Business Connections
The wedding united two prominent business families. The bride is the daughter of US-based pharma billionaire Rama Raju Mantena, while the groom serves as co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Superorder, highlighting the growing influence of Indian-origin entrepreneurs in global business.
The celebrations have set new benchmarks for destination weddings in India, combining traditional rituals with international entertainment in a display that has dominated social media conversations and established Udaipur as the premier wedding destination for the global elite.
